Meet the Team
Destination Travel was founded in 2006 and has built a reputation as the best travel agency in Quincy, Illinois, and greater St. Louis areas. Our Travel Specialists bring their deep passion and knowledge of travel to create a personal, worry-free vacation for you.

Lori Shannon
OwnerAs owner of Destination Travel with over 30 years in the travel industry and six continents visited, I truly believe my job as a Travel Specialist is to make your life easier! I've visited too many places to list! But I can tell you if I have not been there, someone on our team has and we don’t sell anything we haven’t touched, ate at, drank at, stayed with or enjoyed ourselves! We have definitely “Been there, Stayed there!” Travel is my life and passion!
We can set up a range of trips from an all-inclusive vacation on the beach or cruises in the Caribbean to a campervan stay in New Zealand or riding elephants in Africa. I love the clients that step out of their comfort zone and want to go to the “different” destination and will allow me to help them take that step and cross that destination off of their bucket list.
I'm based out of St. Louis, MO - unless it's spring time then I'm off to Florida!

Nikki Bowen
Travel AgentMy name is Nikki Bowen, and I'm a travel specialist with Destination Travel. I began my journey in the travel industry in 2017, after many years of personal travel. I realized I could use my expertise to help other families and couples create unforgettable vacation experiences. Over the past seven years, I've expanded my knowledge and connected with some truly wonderful people.
I specialize in planning trips to the Caribbean and Mexico, and have extensive experience with family vacations, honeymoons, anniversaries, romantic getaways, girls' trips, and destination weddings. Some of my favorite destinations include the Bahamas and Negril, Jamaica.
I pride myself on being honest and transparent, ensuring you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information. Instead of spending hours sifting through online reviews and research, please consider scheduling a consultation with me. I'm here to provide personalized guidance and help you plan your perfect trip.

Jenna Many
Travel AgentMy name is Jenna Many. Travel has always been a major part of my life. Growing up we were always on a trip somewhere in the US and it was always an adventure. I loved that excitement of always on the go and where to next. When I got to college and got to experience Europe for the first time, I knew I wanted to make international travel a more frequent part of my life. In 2020 I married my amazing husband, Doug. Since we have been married, we have traveled the world together as much as possible and also started a new love for camping. We also love spending time with our family and with our two sweet dogs. I'm a big believer in getting out and experiencing the beautiful world that is waiting to be explored, sharing that experience with the ones you love, and have lots of fun along the way.